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Gigabyte GA-6OXT User Manual

Socket 370 processor motherboard
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  • Page 1 Revision History The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commit ment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: Signature: Eric Lu Date: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-6OXT ERIC LU October 8,2001...
  • Page 4 Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-6OXT is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 5 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: Signature: Eric Lu Date: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-6OXT-A ERIC LU April 24, 2002...
  • Page 6 Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-6OXT-A is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 7 GA-6OXT(-A) Socket 370 Processor Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Socket 370 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1003 12ME-6OXT-1003...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Layout ... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 9 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ... 9 Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation ...
  • Page 9 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 48 PC Health Status... 50 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 52 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 54 Load Optimized Defaults ... 55 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 56 Save & Exit Setup ... 57 Exit Without Saving ... 58 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 59 Block Diagram ...

  • Page 10: Item Checklist

    GA-6OXT(-A) user’s manual Quick PC Installation Guide WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 Serial ports (COM A&COM B) 4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2) 1 Front Audio connector* "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Introduction III processors (FC-PGA & FC-PGA2 ® to be continued...
  • Page 12 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc. "*" For GA-6OXT-A only.

  • Page 13: Ga-6Oxt(-A) Motherboard Layout

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Layout KB/MS CPU_FAN SOCKET 370 AUX_IN* CD_IN* F_AUDIO* CODEC* BIOS "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. LED1 FW82815EP PCI1 ICH2 PCI2 PCI3 BAT1 PCI4 PCI5 F_PANEL IR/CIR Introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1: CPU Installation For example: The newest Pentium III processor (FC-PGA2 package). CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket level and up to 90-degree angle. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation.

  • Page 16: Step 1-2: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation 1.Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. 3.Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main- board. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 6 banks. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Hardware Installation Process This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc.

  • Page 20: Audio Connectors

    Audio Connectors* Line Out MIC In Line In "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 21: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) CPU_FAN B) ATX C) LED1 D) FDD E) IDE1/IDE2 F) BAT1 G) SYS_FAN H) F_USB "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Hardware Installation Process I) F_PANEL J) WOL K) IR/CIR L) F_AUDIO* M) CD_IN* N) AUX_IN*...
  • Page 22 M) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In)* CD-R CD-L "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports...
  • Page 23 L) F_AUDIO (Front Audio)* Rear Audio(L) Rear Audio(R) Front Audio(R) Front Audio (L) "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Hardware Installation Process C) LED1 (RAM LED) Do not remove memory modules while RIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 3.3V stand by voltage.
  • Page 24 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard H) F_USB (Front USB) Power USB D3- USB D3+ USB D2+ USB D2- Power K) IR/CIR (IR/CIR) F) BAT1 (Battery) Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable.
  • Page 25 I) F_PANEL (2x11 pins Connector) P-P-P+ PW GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Entering Green Mode GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 27: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F5)

    GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 28: Integrated Peripherals

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
  • Page 30 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 31: Base Memory

    Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Flash Protection Processor Serial Number First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up Num-Lock Password Check Interrupt Mode HDD S.M.A.R.T.

  • Page 33: Processor Number Feature

    Processor Number Feature Enabled Pentium III Processor Number Feature. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. HDD-0~3 Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3. SCSI Select your boot device priority by SCSI.

  • Page 34: Password Check

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Boot Up Num-Lock Keypad is number keys. (Default value) Keypad is arrow keys. Password Check Please refer to the detail on P.56 System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 35: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features Top Performance SDRAM Timing Control X SDRAM CAS Latency Time X SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc X SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay X SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Delayed Transaction...

  • Page 36: Top Performance

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features Buffer Strength Control X SWE#, SCAS#, SRAS, SMAA, SBS X SMD[63:0], SDQM[7:0] X SMAA#[7:4] (Rows 0/1) X SMAB#[7:4] (Rows 2/3) X SMAC#[7:4] (Rows 4/5) X SCS[0]# (Row 0)

  • Page 37: Delayed Transaction

    SDRAM CAS Latency Time Set SDRAM CAS Latency to 3 SCLKS.(Default Value) Set SDRAM CAS Latency to 2 SCLKS. SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc Set SDRAM Tras/Trc Cycle time to 7/9 SCLKs. (Default value) Set SDRAM Tras/Trc Cycle time to 5/7 SCLKs. SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay Set SDRAM RAS-to-CAS delay 3 SCLKs.
  • Page 38 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Buffer Strength Control Auto Set SDRAM Buffer Strength to Auto. (Default value) Manual Set SDRAM Buffer Strength to Manual. SWE#, SCAS#, SRAS#, SMAA, SBS Default Set SWE#, SCAS#, SRAS#, SMAA, SBS to Default. (Default value) 1.7x Set SWE#, SCAS#, SRAS#, SMAA, SBS to 1.7x.
  • Page 39 SMAC#[7:4] (Rows 4/5) Default Set SMAC#[7:4] (Rows 4/5) to Default. (Default value) 2.7x Set SMAC#[7:4] (Rows 4/5) to 2.7x. 1.7x Set SMAC#[7:4] (Rows 4/5) to 1.7x. 1.0x Set SMAC#[7:4] (Rows 4/5) to 1.0x. SCS[0]# (Row 0) Default Set SCS[0]# (Row 0) to Default. (Default value) 1.7x Set SCS[0]# (Row 0) to 1.7x.
  • Page 40 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard SCS[4]# (Row 4) Default Set SCS[4]# (Row 4) to Default. (Default value) 1.7x Set SCS[4]# (Row 4) to 1.7x. 1.0x Set SCS[4]# (Row 4) to 1.0x. SCS[5]# (Row 5) Default Set SCS[5]# (Row 5) to Default. (Default value) 1.7x...
  • Page 41 SCKE[4] (Row 4) Default Set SCKE[4] (Row 4) to Default. (Default value) 2.7x Set SCKE[4] (Row 4) to 2.7x. 1.7x Set SCKE[4] (Row 4) to 1.7x. SCKE[5] (Row 5) Default Set SCKE[5] (Row 5) to Default. (Default value) 2.7x Set SCKE[5] (Row 5) to 2.7x. 1.7x Set SCKE[5] (Row 5) to 1.7x.

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE IDE Primary Master PIO IDE Primary Slave PIO IDE Secondary Master PIO IDE Secondary Slave PIO IDE Primary Master UDMA...
  • Page 43 Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE Primary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel) Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value) Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode. "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Half Item Help 378/IRQ7 Menu Level Soft-Off...
  • Page 44 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard IDE Primary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel) Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.(Default value) Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode. IDE Secondary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel) Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.(Default value) Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

  • Page 45: Usb Controller

    IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value) ATA66/100 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100). ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA33).

  • Page 46: Ac97 Audio

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. AC97 Modem Auto BIOS will search MC97 Codec (AMR Modem Card). If found, MC97 function will be enabled. If no MC97 Codec found, MC97 function will be disabled.

  • Page 47: Onboard Serial Port 1

    Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.

  • Page 48: Onboard Parallel Port

    Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 209. Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port Address* Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. "*" For GA-6OXT-A only.
  • Page 49 Disable this function. (Default Value) Set CIR Port Address to 310. Set CIR Port Address to 320. CIR Port IRQ Set 5 for CIR Port IRQ. Set 11 for CIR Port IRQ. (Default Value) "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Power Management Setup

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type X USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Power Management Video Off Method Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type MODEM Use IRQ Suspend Mode...

  • Page 51: Power Management

    ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1. (Default Value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3. USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Enabled Enable USB Device Wakeup From S3. Disabled Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3. (Default value) Power Management User Define For configuring our own power management features.
  • Page 52 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard MODEM Use IRQ Set MODEM Use IRQ to NA.(Default value) Set MODEM Use IRQ to 3. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 4. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 5. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 7. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 9.

  • Page 53: Resume By Alarm

    Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Date ( of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm :...

  • Page 54: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ Assignment PCI4 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 55 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2. PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3. PCI4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI4. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4.

  • Page 56: Pc Health Status

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status VCORE +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning...

  • Page 57: Cpu Warning Temperature

    CPU Warning Temperature 60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. 70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. 80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. 90°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F. Disabled Disable this function.(Default value) Fan Fail Warning ( CPU / SYSTEM)

  • Page 58: Frequency/Voltage Control

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control X CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) X PCI/AGP Divider PCI/AGP Frequency(Mhz) Host/DRAM Clock ratio Memory Frequency(Mhz) : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help...
  • Page 59 PCI/AGP Divider You can choose Disabled,PLL/40,PLL/32,PLL/24,PLL/20/PLL/16 mode to adjust PCI/AGP frequency. PCI/AGP Frequency(Mhz) Setup PCI/AGP frequency by adjusting CPU Host Frequency or PCI/AGP Divider item. Host/DRAM Clock Ratio (Warning: wrong frequency may make system can’t boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong fre quency issue) 0.75 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 0.75.

  • Page 60: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 61: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y PC Health Status ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 62: Set Supervisor/User Password

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Enter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Change/Set/Disable Password Figure 12: Password Setting When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 63: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y PC Health Status ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Save Datat to CMOS Figure 13: Save &...

  • Page 64: Exit Without Saving

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N PC Health Status ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Abandon all Data Figure 14: Exit Without Saving Type “Y”...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    (66MHz) 5 PCI AC97 Link AC97 PCICLK CODEC* (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Technical Reference CPUCLK (66/100/133MHz) Socket 370 Intel 100/133MHz FW82815EP MCH66 (66MHz) 66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz...

  • Page 66: Q-Flash Introduction

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Q-Flash Introduction A. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. B. How to use Q-Flash? a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8>...
  • Page 67 Load BIOS From Floppy In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. Press Enter to Run. Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...

  • Page 68: Bios Tm Introduction

    BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily.

  • Page 69: Easy Tuneiii Tm Introduction

    Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneIII—announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode”...

  • Page 70: Chapter 5 Appendix

    GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows XP (IUCD driver version 2.0) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 71 Appendix 3.Click "Yes". 4.Click "Next". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 72 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard A-2. Intel Application Accelerator Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 73 Appendix 6.Click "Finish" to restart computer. A-3. USB Patch Driver Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 74 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard A-4. ITE Smart Card Reader Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 75 CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. Press "Audio" icon. 1.Click "Sigmatel AC’97 Audio Driver" item. "*" For GA-6OXT-A only. Appendix 2.Click "Next". 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 76 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Appendix C: EasyTune III Utilities Installation Revision History Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 77 Appendix 6.Click "Next". 5.Click "Next". 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 78 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Appendix D: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: Method 1: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click here. Click " ". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a.
  • Page 79 Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...
  • Page 80 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Method 2: We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.
  • Page 81 (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
  • Page 82 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".
  • Page 83 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK". Appendix...
  • Page 84 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract".
  • Page 85 STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 86 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard (3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy". AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 87 STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\>...
  • Page 88 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard (3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
  • Page 89 STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
  • Page 90 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard (3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.
  • Page 91 Appendix E: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface...
  • Page 92 GA-6OXT(-A) Motherboard Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Interface Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect...
  • Page 93 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Appendix Phone No.:...

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